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Grow Your Watersport Business Brand by Hosting a TripShock Affiliate

| July 10, 2023 | 4 Min Read
At TripShock, we believe that a rising tide lifts all boats. That’s why our marketing strategies are designed not just to sell tickets, but to help grow your brand and increase your direct bookings. One of the most powerful tools we use to do that? Our dynamic network of affiliates. Read on to learn more!

Promote Your Business Through the TripShock Affiliate Network

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TripShock works with a big network of affiliate partners—like hotels, vacation rental companies, bloggers, and social media creators—who help us spread the word about your tours and activities. These affiliates share your business on places like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and their travel websites. That means a lot more people are seeing what you sell.

In fact, one of our affiliate partners, DestinBoardwalk.com, sent over 25,000 people to TripShock.com in 2022 alone—and helped generate more than $200,000 in bookings. That’s just one example of what’s possible when the right people are promoting your tours.

If you’re not already taking advantage of this, you could be missing out on hundreds—or even thousands—of new customers who are actively looking for what you offer.

Not Sure What It Means to Host a TripShock Affiliate?

It’s simple: you provide a free spot (or two) on one of your tours, and in return, the affiliate creates content—like a video, blog post, or Instagram reel—that specifically promotes your business.

This content lives online long after the tour is over, helping potential customers find and trust your business before they even book. It’s like getting free advertising that keeps working for you, and there are no tech skills needed!

Think about the joyful video or photos of a family parasailing high above the Gulf or seeing a dolphin jumping out of the water. That kind of moment makes your brand shine—and makes people want to experience it for themselves.

What You Get When You Host an Affiliate

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The crew from Crazy Family Adventure enjoy a pontoon adventure with Xtreme H2O
  • Free exposure on blogs, social media, YouTube and more
  • Content you can share on your own website or channels
  • More direct bookings and long-term brand visibility
  • Professional promotion—without hiring an influencer or agency
  • A low-cost, high-value way to grow your watersport business

Join Our Affiliate Hosting Program in Just a Few Steps

We’re building a database of TripShock partners who are open to hosting affiliate creators. We’ll do the matchmaking to ensure you’re paired with the right ambassador for your brand. That way, you can focus on what you do best—running awesome tours. It’s simple to get started:

  1. Choose your availability – What time of year are you willing to host?
  2. Determine your offer – How many spots can you provide on your tour or activity?
  3. Provide contact info – Who should the affiliate reach out to?

Get in touch with our team at [email protected] if you’d like to get on the list!

Still on the Fence? See It in Action

Not convinced yet? Take a look at:

These are real examples of businesses gaining traction and credibility through content-driven affiliate partnerships.

Don’t Miss Out

This is your chance to join the future of travel marketing and get your business featured by talented, passionate content creators. Hosting is simple, strategic, and designed to help your business thrive.

Reach out to our affiliate team and start growing your brand the smart way!

About the Author

Stephanie McIntosh

Since 2018, Stephanie has been dedicated to optimizing TripShock’s affiliate and email marketing programs, driving significant revenue growth while modernizing tools and technology. Her enthusiasm for understanding how to best serve our affiliates and customers enables her to stay ahead of industry changes as lifestyles and preferences evolve. A graduate of Western Michigan University and a former collegiate golfer, Stephanie enjoys staying active outside of work by playing on local tennis teams, hitting the golf course, cooking delicious meals, and diving into a good book.
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